Samsung I5800 Galaxy 3

Android Gone Better With The Samsung I5800 Galaxy 3

The Samsung I5800 Galaxy 3 features the open-source operating system Android from Internet giant, Google. And not like the earlier Galaxy models, this model features the TouchWiz 3.0, which makes this phone quite personalized. And with the most in-demand features for a mobile phone, the i5800 is surely one exciting package.

With a 3.2-inch TFT capacitive touchscreen with multitouch support, this bar mobile phone is able to reach speeds of up to 3.6Mbps. Samsung I5800 Galaxy 3 also comes with the Android 2.1 paired with Samsung's TouchWiz. In addition, 170MB of internal memory is in this phone, which can be significantly expanded with microSD cards. The package includes a 1GB card, although users may opt to put more memory.

Connectivity is not an issue with the Samsung I5800 Galaxy 3. It features Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, a standard microUSB port, digital compass, Bluetooth 3.0 featuring A2DP and even its own GPS receiver with A-GPS. With such features, there is absolutely no way for you to get disconnected with the outside world. You can also easily navigate around streets, regardless of where you are in another continent or in another city.

Samsung I5800 Galaxy 3 has a built-in accelerometer for auto-rotate of its screen. In addition, it's easy to watch movies and video clips with this Galaxy because besides the built-in YouTube application, it also supports both DivX and XviD. Samsung I5800 Galaxy 3 also has a built-in FM Radio with RDS, and the Swype text input on its virtual QWERTY keyboard. Weighing at just 109.7 grams, it isn't really much in your pocket or in your hands.

The Swype text input can surely be a great addition to users. Simply swipe your fingers from one letter to the other, and it would suggest or type words for you. You can also teach it new words, so you don't have to worry about making mistakes.

The whole look of the Samsung I5800 Galaxy 3 is very simple. It features a 5-direction pad with thing silver rims. But not like other phones, this has curved edges. The left and right soft keys are also touch sensitive, making it look quite seamless and elegant at the same time. The top features a protective cover with the microUSB port and the 3.5mm audio jack. It also has the power key, doubling as the lock and hold key to keep unwanted calls from being made while it is in your pocket.

Featuring a 3.2-megapixel camera, the back has the words Samsung and 'with Google' imprinted in white. However, prepare to keep fingerprints off your Samsung I5800 Galaxy 3; its glossy black finish would surely garner a lot of fingerprints from time to time. A simple cloth can easily clean it, though.

Since Android 2.1 has multi-touch capabilities, Galaxy 3 users can definitely get to enjoy this phone's hardware. Moreover, the Android market has tons of free applications and games easily downloadable from the Android Market. Connecting your Samsung I5800 Galaxy 3 to the Internet through 3G, HSDPA or through Wi-Fi can easily let you download just about any application that you need and want.

The Samsung I5800 Galaxy 3 is loaded with G-Mail, Google Maps and YouTube, as well as email support to allow users to check their mail on the fly. Moreover, unlike the typical 3 or 5 screens in Android OS phones, Samsung I5800 Galaxy 3 has 7 home screens that you would love to customize.